If your pool cage needs work, the first question is always the same: what's this going to cost? Prices around Sarasota swing a lot depending on whether you need a couple of panels rescreened or a whole cage rebuilt after a storm. Here's the honest ballpark for 2026, plus what actually moves the number, so you can plan before you pick up the phone. Every cage is different, so we quote each one free and in writing — but this is the real range.
Pool cage repair cost at a glance (Sarasota, 2026)
- Single torn screen panel: about $25–$65 per panel
- Small enclosure or lanai repair (spline, a panel or two, loose hardware): about $75–$250 per visit
- Screen door (new door installed, or a hardware fix): usually the low hundreds
- Full pool cage rescreen: about $1,200–$3,500 for a typical single-story cage
- Full pool cage rebuild or replacement: about $8,000–$20,000+, more for large or panoramic cages
- Frame restoration and repaint (budget option): a few thousand, well under a full rebuild
Those are Sarasota-area ranges for 2026. Two-story cages, hard-to-reach panels, premium screen, and higher wind-load requirements push toward the top of each range.
How much does it cost to rescreen a pool cage?
Rescreening is the most common job we do. A single torn panel is usually a small flat rate, roughly $25 to $65 depending on whether it's a low side panel or a high roof panel and how easy it is to reach. Like most companies, we have a minimum service charge for a single small visit, so it's usually worth bundling a few repairs together. A full-cage rescreen — every panel replaced at once — typically runs about $1,200 to $3,500 for an average single-story Sarasota cage, or roughly $1 to $2 per square foot of screen. Bigger enclosures, two-story cages, and premium screen sit at the higher end. If your screen is more than 10 to 15 years old and sagging or brittle all over, a full rescreen usually costs less per panel than replacing them a few at a time over the next several years. See our pool cage rescreening service for details.
Screen material changes the price
The mesh you choose is one of the biggest levers on a rescreen:
- Standard 18/14 fiberglass — the default, most affordable, solid all-around bug and debris protection.
- No-see-um mesh — a tighter weave to stop the tiny biting insects; a little more per panel.
- Pet-resistant screen — heavier and tear-resistant, great along doors and kick areas where pets and foot traffic wear screen out; more per square foot again.
- Florida Glass / privacy panels — solid vinyl-backed panels for the lower sections where you want privacy or splash protection.
As a rough guide, fiberglass runs under about $1.25 a square foot, no-see-um and pet screen run a bit above that, and specialty panels cost more. We match the screen to how you actually use the cage instead of pushing you toward the priciest option.
Small screen enclosure and lanai repairs
Not every job is a full rescreen. A popped spline, a single torn panel, a loose beam, or a sagging section that needs re-tensioning are small, affordable fixes, usually in the $75 to $250 range for a visit and cheaper per fix when we handle several at once. The reason to fix them early: a small tear or a popped spline spreads, and a $100 repair today can turn into a full-panel replacement later. See our screen enclosure and lanai repair service.
How much does a pool cage screen door cost?
A pool cage or lanai screen door is one of the more affordable fixes. A new swinging screen door, hung square with fresh self-closing hardware, usually runs in the low hundreds installed. Simple repairs — a new closer, hinge, or latch, or new rollers and track on a sliding lanai door — cost less. See our screen door replacement service.
How much does a new pool cage cost?
When the frame itself is bent, corroded through, or flattened by a storm, you're looking at a rebuild or full replacement rather than a repair. In Florida, a new screen pool cage generally runs about $8,000 to $20,000 or more, driven by size, roof style (mansard, gable, or flat), the screen and frame you choose, and current Florida Building Code wind-load requirements. Panoramic "clear-view" cages with fewer visible cross-bars cost more. If the frame is still structurally sound but tired-looking, a restoration and repaint is a middle ground that costs far less than a full rebuild. See our pool cage rebuild and replacement service.
What makes the price go up or down?
- Size — more square footage of screen and frame, higher cost.
- One story vs two — two-story cages add labor and equipment, often 30 to 50% more.
- Screen type — fiberglass is cheapest; no-see-um, pet, and specialty panels cost more.
- Access — tight yards, high roofs, and awkward panels take longer.
- Frame condition — a rescreen is far cheaper than a rebuild, so catching corrosion early saves money.
- Code and permits — larger structural work in Sarasota County can require a permit and engineering, which we handle.
- Storm timing — after a hurricane, demand spikes and materials tighten, so getting in line early helps.
Does insurance cover pool cage damage?
If your cage was damaged by a named storm, many Florida homeowners policies cover screen enclosure and pool cage repair, though coverage limits and hurricane deductibles vary by policy. We photograph the damage and give you a clear itemized written estimate you can hand to your adjuster. We're not public adjusters or attorneys, but we make our part of the paperwork easy. See our storm and hurricane damage repair service.
Get your exact Sarasota price, free
Every cage, lot, and screen choice is a little different, so the only way to know your real number is a free on-site quote. We come out, measure, look at the frame and screen, and hand you a clear written price with no obligation. No guessing, no pressure. Call (941) 541-6567 or use the form above to get started.
How much does it cost to rescreen a pool cage in Sarasota?
A single torn panel usually runs about $25 to $65 depending on size and access, with a minimum charge for a small single visit. A full-cage rescreen typically runs about $1,200 to $3,500 for an average single-story cage, or roughly $1 to $2 per square foot. Two-story cages and premium screen cost more.
Is it cheaper to rescreen the whole cage or one panel at a time?
If only a few panels are torn, spot rescreens are cheapest. But if the screen is 10 to 15 years old and failing across the whole cage, a full rescreen usually costs less per panel than replacing them piecemeal over the next few years.
How much is a new pool cage in Florida?
A full rebuild or replacement generally runs about $8,000 to $20,000 or more, depending on size, roof style, screen and frame choice, and current wind-load code. Panoramic clear-view cages cost more; a restoration and repaint of a sound frame costs far less.
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Quotes are free, on site, and in writing, with no obligation.
How long does pool cage screen last?
Standard fiberglass screen usually lasts about 7 to 15 years in Florida. Sun, salt air, and storms shorten that, and screen near doors and kick areas wears out first.